Thursday, July 7, 2011

Givenchy Fall 2011 Couture | Paris Haute Couture




 The embellished detailing on this one reminds me of coral




 Loving this silhouette with the cut out panels at the front & exposed back






Givenchy Fall 2011 Couture | Paris Haute Couture

Givenchy's latest couture collection by Riccardo Tisci is absolutely stunning! The collection of ivory & nude gowns are elegant & sophisticated, yet edgy. I love all the textures - the lace, feathers, silk tulle & tassels (I think I have a thing for tassels!! - If you saw my wardrobe & a few pieces in my room you would understand). There is almost something Laga Gaga-esque about them with the bodysuits under the sheer outer layers. I can't wait to see these on the red carpet!


Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Christine Centenera at the A/W 11/12 Haute Couture Paris Shows




Harper's Bazaar Australia stylist Christine Centenera
Haute Couture A/W 11/12 Paris

I've been obsessing over these pics all morning. She looks amazing!!! Who says us Australians lack style? I'm very much a fan of her all-black ensembles, loaded with texture. Especially since I'm obsessed with black, leather & lace myself. Her hair looks fab too. I've been looking over all the pics from the Haute Couture shows shows this morning and feel incredible inspired from the looks both on & off the runway - I've got my fashion inspiration fix to put together the perfect outfit for dinner & drinks tonight ;)

Pics from Stockholm Style, Front Row Style & Harper's Bazaar Australia

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

A leopard never changes its spots

Christy Turlington
Elle US June 2011
Still flawless! 


 Rachel Bilson



 Olivia Palermo
Tibi Shoot
Love this dress!
Elisa Sednaoui 
Harper's Bazaar Spain July/August 2010




Dolce & Gabbana Summer 2011 


Loving these Christian Louboutins!!! 


 Crystal Renn
Paper Planes Fall/Winter 2010


 Carine & Julia Roitfeld showing off their leopard jackets & shoes
(Loving Julia's quilted leather jacket too!)


 Zara Lookbook November 2010


Lanvin for H&M - loved this collaboration! 


 Christine Centenera in leopard booties


 Gorgeous leopard maxi


 Georgia May Jagger looking chic in a leopard fur coat in W Magazine September 2010


 Doutzen Kroes
Flare September 2010


 Rosie Huntington
LOVE Magazine #4



 Catherine McNeil
Vogue Australia September 2010


 Vogue Turkey


 Atlanda de Cadenet
Exit Magazine Spring/Summer 2010



 Ali Lagarde
Dress to Kill Magazine


 So cute!



 Mary Kate Olsen

I've had a leopard print obsession since I was about 9. I remember being in year 4 and wanting anything & everything possible in leopard print. I had the belt, scarf, jacket, gloves, hat, bag, diary, pencil case... you get the idea! Everything had to be covered in those black & brown spots. In fact, I still have the leopard coat, belt & scarf and still wear them from time to time & am always adding a few more pieces to my collection. I wore the scarf last night! Just like the saying that a leopard never changes its spots, I think it safe to say that leopard always seems to be present in fashion. As with most things, worn wrong it can look incredibly trashy, but worn right it can do wonders - give an almost all black ensemble a focus, bring some edge, or simply make an outfit more fun.

P.S. I only support faux leopard fur - Leopards are beautiful, rare creatures that shouldn't be hunted. They are such amazing animals.

Pics from Oh Fashion Model, They All Hate Us, Limits of the Possible, Olivia Palermo the Socialite, Fashion Gone Rogue, Fashionising, Columbine Smille, Etc, Who What Wear & I'm Addicted

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

The Woman in Red





Nadia Serlidou
Photographed by Koray Birand
Harper's Bazaar Turkey June 2011

I've probably said it before - I'm obsessed with the colour red! I probably didn't even realise at first. Then one day I thought about it - Red car, laptop case, iphone case, several lipsticks, coffee mugs, stationery and a general collection of red bits & bobs. For some reason I don't tend to wear red clothes... perhaps out of fear of looking like Santa's little helper. I just got off the phone to my dear friend Sam who was deciding on what colour to paint her nails. Sure, it's not a ground breaking decision but sometimes it's that little bit of colour, especially on a cold Winter's day like today, that can give you a little lift. My current fashion mission - to mix some red into my black ensembles. And I'm thinking red may be the colour of choice for my next frock purchase :) As for this editorial - the Turkey publications seem to  be turning out some fantastic fashion shoots of late. Gorgeous styling & location I say.
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